Bangi

Bangi Meaning & Origin

About Bangi
The surname Bangi is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu-speaking people of East Africa. It is derived from the Swahili word "bangi," which means "marijuana" or "hemp." The surname Bangi likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone involved in the cultivation or trade of marijuana. However, it is important to note that surnames can have multiple origins and meanings, so individual family histories may vary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bangi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bangi: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bangi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bangi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 NG IY0
🌐 IPA
/bangi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNJ', 'PNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bangi in Braille

Here's how to represent Bangi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bangi in braille

How to sign the name Bangi using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bangi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bangi in sign language

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